MRI, PEG Tube Button, & 4th Round of Chemo:

Ethan went in Tuesday for his MRI and to switch out his peg tube from a tube hanging out of his belly to a button. He had anesthesia of course and it was a long day. We got there at eleven but they didn't start till after two. We didn't get home till sixish. He recovered quite well though and was up and playing at full throttle by Wednesday.

His MRI looked really good; no changes, only improvements. There was nothing that concerned the doctors with regard to tumor growth. With regard to the right side of the face, there is no longer any white enhancement on the film but there is a significant difference between the right and left muscles. We continue to look for signs of movement on the left, but nothing is jumping out at us yet. However, overall, his face seems to be looking more lifted and natural. He is eating quite a bit more too. We'll just keep praying that everything wakes up.

We went in Thursday for his fourth round of chemo. We got it started in the clinic to get things going faster than if we were admitted to the ward and started it. After he got the big dose, we moved over to the ward. Needless to say, things got going much faster. Which meant we got out before dark the next day. It went well. Ethan has started vomiting two-three times a day now and he'll probably continue this for another week or two then it will slow up a bit. He looks really tired today and has been sleeping more than usual but he has been in a really good mood.

Grandma Greenwood is visiting and Ethan and Brynn are having a good time. We have taken her around town a bit and enjoying the Christmas decor here. The town is really lit up.

We go in next Thursday for outpatient chemo, so, until then, we hope you all have a happy and safe week.